Comparison

Camrote vs Sony | Creators' App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Camrote

Control your Sony camera remotely for a variety of shooting needs, from family portraits to complex scenes. Transfer full-resolution RAW or JPEG files, adjust settings easily, and utilize compositional tools. Features include an intervalometer, geotagging, and a dark theme for low-light conditions.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Full-resolution RAW/JPEG transfer
  • QR, NFC, or manual connection
  • Shutter and bulb mode control
  • Intervalometer with bulb shooting
  • Geotagging via GPX
  • Batch or single image download
Features
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With features tailored to everyone from amateur to Pro photographers Camrote has you covered, making it a fantastic tool for remote control of your Sony Alpha or Cyber-shot camera. From taking family self-portraits to setting up and capturing complex scenes, Camrote is the tool for your remote control needs! Features & Benefits • Easy transfer of full-resolution RAW* files (or JPEG... or both!) from your supported camera. • Simple connection process via QR, NFC, recently connected devices or manual entry. • Ability to change shutter settings with the flick of a finger. • Fantastic compositional tools for any situation. • Bulb and Continuous shooting modes*. • Ability to switch between landscape and portrait aspect ratios. • Simple to use and effective intervalometer mode, including BULB shooting. • A beautiful default dark theme to help you when working in low-light conditions. • Intuitive UI for capturing geotagging tracks via GPX for import to Lightroom or other editing software**. • Easy interface for either batch download or single download of captured images. • Designed from the ground up to be fast and intuitive on both iPhone and iPad to make capturing photos a breeze. • Customisable UI: Choose whether to configure shutter settings using a slider or radio buttons. Coming Soon • Shooting presets. Future Functionalities • Apple Watch support to configure and capture photos from your wrist! • Auto exposure ramping for intervalometer (pending research to see if an iOS device is powerful enough to do the necessary calculations). • Support for remote control of other camera manufacturers*** Made with Love Camrote is made with love in Wales, by an avid Amateur photographer and has the support of a large community of beta testers who are constantly suggesting brilliant new features and ideas! It will only continue to become a better remote control tool with time. In-App Purchases Some features require in-app purchases to use, or are extendable via an in-app purchase. These purchases will be charged to your iTunes Account. Terms and Conditions can be found here: http://camrote.app/terms_and_conditions * Only on supported cameras. See our support page form more info. ** Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. *** Some manufacturers may not be supported where documentation is not available. Camrote uses the Camera Remote API by Sony via ROCC, and works along side Imaging Edge Mobile and Play Memories. Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About

Sony | Creators' App

Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Photo and video transfer
  • Cloud storage and management
  • Video editing with AI
  • Camera settings backup
  • Software updates
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■ Please refer to the "Support Page" for the connection process and list of supported models. https://www.sony.net/ca/help/camera/ ■For app/service availability of countries and regions, please check here. https://creatorscloud.sony.net/catalog/servicearea.html This application allows anytime, anywhere smartphone access to the Creators' Cloud, a platform that provides powerful support for creators from shooting to production with Sony's camera technology and cloud AI. By connecting this application to your camera, you can easily operate convenient functions such as photo and video transfer from your smartphone. ■ Anytime access to Creators' Cloud Experience the various functions offered by Creators' Cloud, including file storage and management in cloud storage, a wide range of services and applications including video editing services using cloud AI, and access to articles and content that will serve as a source of inspiration. You can experience a variety of functions provided by Creators' Cloud. ■ Extend the shooting experience and manage shooting files more easily You can transfer and save photos and videos you have already taken, and use your smartphone as a remote control for the camera for remote shooting. In addition, the smartphone can be used to check the camera's battery and media information, set the date, time, and camera name, and easily update the camera's software. - Easy transfer of photos and videos taken anytime, anywhere Photos and videos taken can be transferred to cloud storage or a smartphone for centralized management. Data transfer can be performed while shooting or while the camera is turned off or charging. The camera also supports a variety of user shooting styles, such as transferring only those photos and videos that have been rated or marked as shots in advance. - Operate the camera from your smartphone By connecting the camera to a smartphone, the smartphone can be used as a remote control for the camera. This allows you to take pictures from a distance, such as group photos, or take pictures of night scenes without causing vibrations to the camera. In addition, you can easily check the camera's battery and media information, and set the date, time, and camera name from your smartphone. - Save camera settings and reflect changes Camera settings that change with each shooting scene can be saved to the smartphone and reflected in the camera. The ability to save settings for multiple cameras greatly streamlines setting changes during shooting. - Important announcements and software updates are also available from your smartphone. Important notifications such as software updates can be checked, and updates to the camera itself can be easily performed from a smartphone. ■ Operating environment: iOS18.7-27.0 ■ Remarks - This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. ■ Terms of use https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_termsofuse_cc.html ■ Privacy policy https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_privacypolicy_cc.html

Screenshots

Camrote4 screens
Sony | Creators' App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camrote at 4.4 against Sony | Creators' App's 3.9. Camrote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (49% vs 22%). Sony | Creators' App's advantage is chart position (#146 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 589). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camrote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camrote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 589 and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Camrote's written reviews are positive against 22% of Sony | Creators' App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Camrote versus Sony | Creators' App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamroteSony | Creators' App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (589 ratings) — better3.9 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews — better22.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5892.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#146 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.7
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon MitchellSony Corporation

Customer experience

Camrote

All ratings545 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral14.4%
Negative36.9%

Sony | Creators' App

All ratings2,544 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews695 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative67.5%

User reviews

Camrote

From 589 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to connect and use
  • 🚀 Smooth remote control functionality
  • 💡 Useful features like live view and remote shutter
  • 🤝 Good support for various Sony camera models

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
  • 🔍 Limited camera settings control
  • 🔍 Inability to focus remotely
  • 🐛 Buggy timelapse feature

Sony | Creators' App

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
  • 👍 Useful remote camera control features
  • 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
  • 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
  • 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

Bugs and requests

Camrote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Shutter button not working
  • Inability to transfer RAW files
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with newer Sony camera models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add remote focus control
  • Improve timelapse functionality
  • Enhance camera settings control
  • Provide more reliable connectivity

Sony | Creators' App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot connect to certain camera models
  • Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
  • Frequent login issues and server errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
  • Allow selective photo access, not full library
  • Improve GPS location tagging reliability
  • Provide a dark mode option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Camrote

One-time10
  • Grid Overlays$3.99
  • Timelapse$4.99
  • Buy me a coffee!$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Focus Stacking$5.99
  • Geotagging$6.99
  • All Functionality$9.99
  • All Features + Focus Stacking$14.99
  • Fund me (Small)$19.99
  • Fund me (Medium)$34.99
  • Fund me (Large)$69.99
2 purchases

Sony | Creators' App

Subscriptions2
  • 100 GB$4.991 Month
  • 500 GB$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Camrote free?
Camrote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sony | Creators' App free?
Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camrote or Sony | Creators' App?
Camrote is rated higher. Camrote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Camrote or Sony | Creators' App have ads?
Sony | Creators' App shows ads; Camrote does not.
Which is updated more often, Camrote or Sony | Creators' App?
Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Camrote was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sony | Creators' App on October 28, 2026.

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